Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Alabama
#GINNing Podcast: Wonder Woman Wade Welch
AUBURN, Alabama, July 24 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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#GINNing Podcast: Wonder Woman Wade Welch
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Have you ever been to one of our alumni events and wondered "How did the college pull off an amazing event like this"?
The answer: Wade Welch.
Welch, who serves as the college's director of engagement and donor relations, has been stewarding and connecting our alumni for years.
While she's been a main point of contact for those who give thei
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Ala. Economic & Community Affairs Dept.: Gov. Ivey Announces Grant for Water System Upgrades in Carbon Hill
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 25 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news:
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Gov. Ivey announces grant for water system upgrades in Carbon Hill
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to the city of Carbon Hill to replace old, brittle water mains that have experienced frequent leaks and caused water outages.
The Appalachian Regional Commission funds will be used to replace the Walker County city's most dilapidated water mains, which are 50 ye
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Alabama Wildlife Agency Urges Removal of Fixed Three Year Cycle in Migratory Bird Hunting Rule
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WILDLIFE AND FRESHWATER FISHERIES DIVISION
PO Box 301456, 64 North Union Street Ste 567, Montgomery, AL 36130-1456
Phone: (334) 242-3465 - Fax: (334) 242-3032
Visit: www.outdooralabama.com - Email: denr. wffdivision@denr.alabama.gov
The mission of the Wiidlife an
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Fight to Protect Iowa Pensions
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 23 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Fight to Protect Iowa Pensions
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DES MOINES- Today, Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she is leading a coalition of 13 states to defend pension plans regulated by Iowa's Insurance Commissioner.
It is common for employers to transfer employee pensions to state-regulated insurance companies. Here, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), a pharmaceutical company,
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Behind the research at UTC: Dr. Reetesh Ranjan
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 24 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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Behind the research at UTC: Dr. Reetesh Ranjan
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Dr. Reetesh Ranjan joined the College of Engineering and Computer Science faculty in 2019. Photo by Angela Foster.
At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, research reaches from the lab to the launchpad.
Dr. Reetesh Ranjan, an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, develops and applies multi-sca
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Building a Bridge as We Cross It: A Conversation with Bradley Edwards, Beeson's First Global Methodist Graduate
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 23 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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Building a Bridge as We Cross It: A Conversation with Bradley Edwards, Beeson's First Global Methodist Graduate
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Bradley Edwards, MDiv ' 23, borrowed a phrase from Global Methodist Bishop Scott Jones to describe what it's like being the pastor of the only Global Methodist church in the town of Magee, Mississippi. "We're building this bridge as we're going across it," he said.
Edwards, who leads Chr
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CEE assistant professor earns NSF CAREER Award for adaptive foundations
AUBURN, Alabama, July 24 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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CEE assistant professor earns NSF CAREER Award for adaptive foundations
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Alabama's red clay soils are excellent at retaining nutrients and resisting drought, but their expansion during wet conditions and contraction during dry periods can crack foundations, damage roads and shift underground infrastructure.
Ali Khosravi, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, earned a
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Coast Guard Sector New York holds change of command ceremony
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:
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Coast Guard Sector New York holds change of command ceremony
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NEW YORK -Capt. Jonathan Andrechik transferred command of Coast Guard Sector New York to Capt. Doreen McCarthy Monday, during a change-of-command ceremony at Sector New York in Staten Island.
Rear Adm. Michael Platt, Commander, Coast Guard Northeast District, presided over the ceremony.
Capt. McCarthy reported
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Dentons Strengthens Position in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Rankings
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons strengthens position in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 rankings
Elevation in rankings represents Dentons' continued commitment to delivering exceptional service to clients
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Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has achieved 31 individual lawyer rankings and 12 practice rankings in this year's edition of Chambers High Net Worth, a leading international legal directory recognizing the foremost legal ad
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Farnborough and Beyond: Ala. Commerce Dept. Works to Broaden State's Reach in Industry Recruitment
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 25 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce issued the following news:
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Farnborough and beyond: Commerce works to broaden state's reach in industry recruitment
The Alabama Department of Commerce's industry recruiting team at the Farnborough International Airshow this week includes its point men in Europe and South Korea.
Christoph Dorr has run Commerce's European office from Germany since 2019. Last year, Commerce announced the creation of business development off
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FFRF Action Fund: 'Secularist' Association Defends History From Christian Nationalist Rewrite
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 25 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news:
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'Secularist' association defends history from Christian nationalist rewrite
The FFRF Action Fund salutes the American Historical Association for its consistent pushback against the Trump administration's Christian nationalist rew
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House Armed Services Chairman Rogers Applauds House Passage of FY27 NDAA
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement:
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Chairman Rogers Applauds House Passage of FY27 NDAA
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) released a statement today praising the House passage of H.R. 8800, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27 NDAA).
"Our national security depends on a ready, capable, and well-equipped fighting force backed by a robust a
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House Armed Services Chairman Rogers' Floor Statement on the FY27 NDAA
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Rogers' Floor Statement on the FY27 NDAA
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) gave the following statement on the House floor during consideration of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27 NDAA).
Chairman Rogers' Statement as Prepared for Delivery:
Thank you Mr. Chairman, I yield mys
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HudsonAlpha Associate Company Launches New Product for Itchy Skin
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, July 25 -- The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology issued the following news:
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HudsonAlpha Associate company launches new product for itchy skin
Years of NIH-supported research led to the commercial launch of a first-of-its-kind patch designed to protect irritated skin while delivering continuous soothing support.
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For millions of people living with dry, itchy skin, the daily routine is all too familiar: apply a cream, hope it lasts, and try not to scratch.
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Hyundai Hope on Wheels Awards $100,000 to Roswell Park to Fund CAR T-Cell Research for Children with AML
BUFFALO, New York, July 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release:
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Hyundai Hope on Wheels Awards $100,000 to Roswell Park to Fund CAR T-Cell Research for Children with AML
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BUFFALO, NY - Hyundai Hope On Wheels(r) (HHOW), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by Hyundai Motor America and its U.S. dealers, awarded a $100,000 Hyundai Impact Award Grant to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center to continue its lon
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ICYMI: Electric Companies Unlock Rate Freezes, Grid Investments, and Economic Development Through Data Center Agreements
WASHINGTON, July 24 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Electric Companies Unlock Rate Freezes, Grid Investments, and Economic Development Through Data Center Agreements
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WASHINGTON (July 24, 2026) -EEI Vice Chairs Drew Marsh, chair and CEO of Entergy, and Chris Womack, chairman, president, and CEO of Southern Company, highlighted electric companies' successes protecting customers while powering economic development on a nation
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Interior Releases Major Update on Coal Potential Beneath Federal Lands
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release:
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Interior Releases Major Update on Coal Potential Beneath Federal Lands
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Cheyenne, Wyo. -The Department of the Interior today released a U.S. Geological Survey report on coal resources beneath federally managed public lands in the United States, estimating that there are 4.2 billion short tons of reported coal reserves associated with active mines and an additional 356 billion short tons of av
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Legal Appeal Aims to Stop Oil, Gas Drilling in Alabama's Conecuh National Forest
WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Legal Appeal Aims to Stop Oil, Gas Drilling in Alabama's Conecuh National Forest
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. -The Center for Biological Diversity and partners have filed an appeal with the Interior Board of Land Appeals opposing the Trump administration's plans to allow oil and gas drilling throughout the Conecuh National Forest in southern Alabama.
The Conecuh is one of the most
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New Billboard Thanks Congress for Helping 18 Million Cancer Survivors Celebrate America's 250th
WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release:
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New Billboard Thanks Congress for Helping 18 Million Cancer Survivors Celebrate America's 250th
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - July 22, 2026 - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has placed a billboard in Montgomery to thank Congress for demonstrating a strong commitment to cancer prevention and research in the latest appropriations bill.
"As a
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Pinnacle Financial Partners is the No. 1 Workplace in Knoxville
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners is the No. 1 Workplace in Knoxville
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Pinnacle Financial Partners was named the No. 1 Top Workplace in Knoxville, as announced by the Knoxville News Sentinel and Energage at a ceremony Thursday night at The Mill & Mi
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Ranking Member Maxine Waters Opposes Republican Bill That Puts Wall Street Ahead of Working Families During Rules Testimony: 'H.R. 6955 is Wall Street Deregulation Hiding as a Community Bank Bill.'
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Maxine Waters Opposes Republican Bill That Puts Wall Street Ahead of Working Families During Rules Testimony: "H.R. 6955 is Wall Street Deregulation Hiding as a Community Bank Bill."
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the following testimony before
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Redstone Government Consulting Seeks Clarification on Controlled Unclassified Information Rules for Non IT Service Providers
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Date: July 23, 2026
To: Regulatory Secretariat Division
Federal Acquisition Regulation Council
From: Redstone Government Consulting, Inc.
501 Madison Street SE, Suite 100
Huntsville, Alabama 35801
RE: FAR Case 2026-001 - Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul
Parts 1, 2,
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Rep. Waters Urges Opposition to Republican Banking Package Ahead of House Rules Hearing
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Maxine Waters Opposes Republican Bill That Puts Wall Street Ahead of Working Families During Rules Testimony: "H.R. 6955 is Wall Street Deregulation Hiding as a Community Bank Bill."
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the following testimony before
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Reps. Gillen, Trahan, DeLauro, Larsen and Walkinshaw Introduce Right to IVF Act
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Gillen, Trahan, DeLauro, Larsen and Walkinshaw Introduce Right to IVF Act
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WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04), alongside Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-01), Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Congressman James Walkinshaw (VA-11) introduced the Right to IVF Act. Introduced ahead of World IVF Day on July 25th, the legislative pack
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Road to Victory: How Congress Helped Secure the World Cup
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, posted the following news:
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The Road to Victory: How Congress Helped Secure the World Cup
Over the past year, the Committee's "Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events in the United States" worked to ensure the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament would be safe and secure for fans, visitors, and athletes from around the world by helping to provide the necessary resources, aut
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Sens. Cruz, Schatz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Students Learn to Read
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Cruz, Schatz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Students Learn to Read
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) introduced the Improving America's Literacy Act. This bipartisan legislation directs federal education funding toward instruction focused on teaching five essential pillars for literacy, based on the Science of Reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, voca
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Strong Introduces Bill to Hold USPS Accountable, Tying Postmaster General Pay to Performance
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Dale W. Strong, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Strong Introduces Bill to Hold USPS Accountable, Tying Postmaster General Pay to Performance
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WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Representative Dale Strong (AL-05), along with the entire Alabama House delegation, introduced the Postal Executive Responsibility, Fiscal Oversight, and Results-based Management (PERFORM) Act, legislation that ties the Postmaster General's compensation to the Postal Service's mai
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The Net Effect LLC Raises Concern Over Compliance Burden Shift to Small Defense Subcontractors in Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: FAR Case 2026-001, Docket No. FAR-2026-0001, RIN 9000-AO86, Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul, Part 40
To the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council:
The Net Effect, LLC ("TNE") respectfully submits the following comments in response to the proposed rule published at
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Tuskegee University Leader Highlights the Impact of Booker T. Washington on the Future of Philanthropy
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, July 25 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news:
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Tuskegee leader highlights the impact of Booker T. Washington on the future of philanthropy
Crystal Drake
Tuskegee University's Renaissance Era continues to tap into ever-relevant founding principles to fuel its advancements goals.
Earlier this month, Dr. A. L. Fleming, Chief Business Officer and Vice President of Development represented Tuskegee at The HBCU Philanthropy Symposium hosted by Delaware State
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U.S. and Partner Nations conduct SINKEX during RIMPAC 26
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 23 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news:
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U.S. and Partner Nations conduct SINKEX during RIMPAC 26
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PACIFIC OCEAN -Ships and aircraft participating in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 conducted a planned, live-fire sinking exercise (SINKEX) and sank decommissioned USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), July 12, 2026, and decommissioned USS Peleliu (LHA 5), July 17. Mobile Bay and Peleliu were sunk in waters 15,000 feet deep, more than 50 nautica
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Applauds $20M Purchase of Surplus Catfish Products, Thanks Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Applauds $20M Purchase of Surplus Catfish Products, Thanks Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today celebrated an announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) to purchase up to $20 million worth of farm-raised catfish products. The announcement comes after Senators Bri
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World Cinema program starts production on its second feature film project: "The High Note"
CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 24 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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World Cinema program starts production on its second feature film project: "The High Note"
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The innovative summer film production course is made possible through support of the South Carolina Film Commission
Clemson University's World Cinema Program is proud to announce that for the second summer in a row, its innovative film production course has begun production on a feature film. The course is made
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